Sunday, May 17, 2026
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21+ Only
Westside
The Round / Beaverton Central, 12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005
Meet by the Blue Pole by the Beaverton Central Max Station
Ride Westside
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Meet at 8:45, ride at 9:00 am
12:00 PM
Ride is a loop
End location: BG's Food Cartel, 4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005
Ride length: 15+ miles
It's summer and the weather is gorgeous right now - in other words, the perfect time of year to crush some hills! Join Ride Westside as we lead a ride from Beaverton Central to tackle two of the highest points in the PDX metro - the summits of Pittock Mansion and Council Crest! We'll grab a breather at the top of both locations, fill up our water bottles, grab some pictures, and then loop back to Beaverton Central, finishing up at BG's for a well-deserved lunch and beverage. This ride will be significantly more challenging than most of Ride Westside's group rides. The proposed route will take us over 20 miles and 2,000 feet of total elevation gain. Climbs will vary anywhere from 3-7% on average, with some short segments (~200 feet) around 10%. The descent from Pittock Mansion is also quite steep with switchbacks and gradients of -10% in some places. There will also be short segments that will require taking the lane on windy ascending roads where cars may not easily be able to pass the group. Please note that this is *not* strictly a no-drop ride. We will do our best to adjust the pace as required to accommodate the group, but the goal will be to finish the route in 2.5 to 3 hours - arrive at BGs by 12 pm at latest. We will need to keep an overall 10 mph average pace (slower when climbing and faster when descending) while also factoring in breaks at the summits. Please consider your own abilities, limitations, and comfort level with sustained climbs before the ride and have a backup plan to get back home in case you need to turn around. We also want to emphasize that your bike should be in good working order for this ride. The descent from Pittock Mansion in particular is pretty steep, so make sure your brakes are in good shape. E-bike riders are certainly welcome, but please factor in the risk of your motor overheating over the sustained climbs - know what your bike is capable of and have a backup plan in the event of a motor overheat before you join this ride. Bring plenty of snacks, water, and sunscreen! Lastly, please note that this ride is subject to rescheduling depending on the weather conditions. If we get rain and the pavement is wet, we'll have to reschedule to avoid the risk of wiping out on those steep descents from Pittock Mansion. Hope to see you all there! Look forward to the incredible views and a well-deserved sense of accomplishment after we finish this ride. Proposed route (subject to change): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54568652
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